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Friday, October 30, 2009

Calendar of Events

Month of NovemberNative American Heritage MonthSt. Charles Community College celebrates Native American Heritage Month Festivities with concerts, documentary films, panel discussions, and a luncheon event, “The True Story of the First Thanksgiving.For schedule, go to www.stchas.eduOr call 636-922-8544 FREE

Wednesday, November 4Medicare Update 201010-11 a.m.Progress West HealthCare Center Community RoomCLAIM is a Medicare and insurance counseling program that provides free confidential and unbiased counseling. Learn changes in Medicare for 2010, how to access services, Medicare Part D. To register, call 636-344-2273.

Tuesday, November 10Back In Time: Explore HistorySt. Charles :Les Petites Cotes7 p.m.Kathryn Linnemann Branch, St. Charles City-County Library Don and Dianna Graveman will discuss and sign their new book. In 1769, French Canadian fur trader Louis Blanchette built a cabin on the Missouri River in what is today St. Charles. He called the settlement Les Petites Côtes, or the little hills. Today St. Charles hosts many annual events to celebrate its history and transport visitors to the past.

Wednesday, November 11Veterans Day Memorial Service11:00 AM At the Veterans' Memorial at Bishops Landing along the riverfront.

Wednesday, November 11THANK YOU, VETERANS!McClay Branch, St. Charles City-County Library10:00-2:00 p.m. Honor the veterans who have served or are serving in our Armed Forces. Make a thank-you card for a veteran and enjoy coffee and doughnuts. Supported by the Friends of the Library.

November 27-December 26St. Charles Christmas TraditionsHistoric South Main StreetOpening ceremonies at 11 a.m. at the Gazebo at 400 S. Main Street (Kister Park) with Santa’s arrival and hanging of the greens.

November 27-December 30Celebration of LightsFort Zumwalt Park, O’FallonHours: Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 6:30pm-9pm & Friday and Saturday from 6:30pm-10pmHoliday light display of more than 1 million lights and a 1-mile display of holiday scenes.